Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

• Software Engineer Intern role within the Rising Pioneer Program at SageSure.
• 10-week program providing hands-on experience and insight into business operations.
• Opportunity for post-graduation roles considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and network with employees, leaders, and other interns.
• Potential to earn college credit.
• Provide research and analysis support on ad-hoc projects.
• Fulfill tasks and project assignments set out by team leaders.
• Receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback from professionals.
• Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and solutions.
• Write, review, and troubleshoot code, with a primary focus on Java-based development.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other technology partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and other software development lifecycle activities.
• Assist with identifying and resolving software defects and technical issues.
• Contribute to the development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including source control, documentation, testing, and agile development methodologies.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and project planning activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with a focus on Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Anticipated graduation date in 2028.
• Foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Understands object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
• Detail-oriented.
• Comfortable multitasking and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and development practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications (Highly Preferred)

• Prior internship, technical project, or software development experience.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience developing applications or completing academic projects using Java.
• Familiarity with Git or other source control tools.
• Exposure to APIs, databases, SQL, cloud technologies, or web application development.
• Familiarity with automated testing, debugging tools, or software testing concepts.
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Experience with additional programming languages or technologies beyond Java.